Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
#683Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Performance
87.587.2
Camera
36.282.0
Display
83.281.6
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.989.5
Connectivity
82.578.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
60.272.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G features a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 6.4-inch screen of the Galaxy A33 5G, both with a 90Hz refresh rate but differing pixel densities, with the A33 offering slightly higher at ~411 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A16 is powered by either the Exynos 1330 or MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the A33 uses the Exynos 1280, both with similar RAM and storage options.
- The A16 has a 50 MP main camera without OIS, whereas the A33 has a 48 MP main camera with OIS, enabling better stabilization and video recording capabilities up to 4K.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery with 25W charging, but the A33 is slightly lighter at 186g versus the A16's 200g.
- The A16 runs on Android 14 with up to 6 major updates, while the A33 operates on Android 12 with up to 4 updates, and the A33 also includes stereo speakers, which the A16 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
General
Release Date
2024, October 07
2022, March 17
Announced
2024, October 07
2022, March 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.4"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G68
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Weight
200 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green
Black, White, Blue, Peach
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.35 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass